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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Washington Commanders on Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, starting on Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles spoke to the press and answered questions about what to expect from the game, particularly about the matchup between Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 […]

After a valiant effort, the Pittsburgh Steelers have failed to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, even as they outlasted the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. In the end, Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120-million extension with the San Francisco 49ers, finally putting an end to a lengthy trade saga. Now, though, the Steelers have to adapt […]

With 14,627 career rebounds, Dwight Howard would know a thing or two about battling for offensive boards. Similarly, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese’s record-breaking rebounding performance this year surely didn’t escape Howard’s attention, as the former All-Star revealed during a pick-up game on Monday. Her hustle on the boards have led to critics accusing Reese […]

After the Golden State Warriors gave him a one-year, $62.6-million extension, Stephen Curry took time to catch some MLB action as the New York Mets played the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field. The four-time NBA champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist’s appearance also sparked fan reactions online. It’s not uncommon for athletes to watch […]

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is officially good to go on Netflix in November 2024, even after “Iron” Mike’s health scare pushed it back. With a record of 10-1 (7 KOs), Jake Paul looks to add another legend to his belt, while Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) looks to secure his legacy and the bag. […]

Coco Gauff ended her US Open title defense in a surprising upset 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to fellow American Emma Navarro in the fourth round of the tournament on Sunday. The No. 3 seed’s performance didn’t help matters, ending up with 19 double faults and only 14 winners. This loss exemplified the kind of up-and-down […]

After their 27-20 loss to USC, LSU Football have lost their fifth straight season opener. While they faced a ranked team in USC (No. 23), the No.13 LSU squad still wasted a solid game from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The junior completed 29 of 38 passes with 304 passing yards and two touchdowns, with one interception. […]

Along with Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, Indiana Fever rookie sensaton Caitlin Clark has drawn millions of eyes to the WNBA. However, with those millions of eyes come millions of haters, even though the Fever have made a late-season push for the playoffs. Sunday’s 93-100 victory over the hapless Dallas Wings have pushed the Fever […]

NBA fans might think the Boston Celtics screwed Isaiah Thomas by trading him for Kyrie Irving in 2017 despite playing through injury and willing the team to the Conference Finals. However, even as he became a journeyman, the former All-Star still has lots of love for the Celtics fanbase. Isaiah Thomas said it himself during […]

The St. Louis Cardinals routed the New York Yankees 14-7 on Sunday behind right fielder Jordan Walker’s historic five hits, the first five-hit day of his young career. After two demotions to the minors, Walker should feel immensely gratified, especially since it also came in a dominant win. This up-and-down season for the second-year fielder […]

While rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have brought new eyes to the WNBA, but the real face of the league remains Las Vegas Aces star and two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who just played a monster game in their win against the Phoenix Mercury. In their 97-79 win, Wilson scored 40 points and grabbed 17 […]

The New York Giants are looking forward to the 2024 NFL season in more ways than one. First, they look to bounce back from a disappointing elimination last season at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. Next, the Giants want to enter the postseason in celebration of their 100th anniversary in the league. To mark […]

Boston Celtics guard and Colorado native Derrick White has had an eventful offseason. Coming off an NBA championship, White also won Olympic gold with Team USA at the Paris games. Likewise, on Thursday, White made a triumphant homecoming to his home state of Colorado by watching Deion Sanders’ Colorado Football defeat North Dakota State 31-26, […]

Basketball fans across the world shared a laugh at Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s viral hilarious camp fail on Thursday. Together with other Jordan Brand athletes Zion Williamson, Luka Doncic, and Paolo Banchero, Tatum went to China for a tour where they showed off their skills to adoring fans. However, bad luck caught up to […]

The NFL Players Association, or NFLPA, is taking DraftKings to court over alleged breach of contract after the sports betting company shuttered its NFT marketplace. DraftKings is an official betting partner of the league, but now the players’ union claims that the company owes the union $65 million for a licensing agreement in line with […]

Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas has had an enviable career in the NBA. Besides All-Star selections, Thomas also became an MVP Finalist in 2016-2017 and scored a playoff career-high 53 points in a heroic performance against the Washington Wizards. However, a hip injury turned Isaiah Thomas into a journeyman, but through it all, the […]

After a decade or so of a strictly regimented life as a professional athlete, many of them find it difficult to navigate the freedom of retirement. Some may have spent all their money while others may not find another activity as fulfilling as their sport. For Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, fulfillment after basketball […]

The New York Liberty may have fallen to the lowly Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, 94-88, but it may have done nothing to deter their playoff push. With a 26-6 record, the Liberty still have the best record in the WNBA, while the Cameron Brink-less Sparks, at 7-24, remain at the bottom of the standings. […]

The Indiana Fever continued their WNBA playoff push after defeating the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, 84-80. As the Fever hung on to the seventh seed by climbing to only a game below .500 (15-16), shooting guard Lexie Hull stole the spotlight from rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Hull became the first WNBA player since Tamika Catchings […]

The GOAT debate in basketball has pretty much only revolved around two names: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Moreover, the debate itself is interesting because of LeBron’s overlap with two generations of players, many of whom grew up watching Bron rather than MJ. Maybe this is the case for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, who […]

Perhaps the appeal of player podcasts is fans getting to hear opinions and takes directly from the athletes themselves, in their own words. They can also talk to other athletes and reflect on the game from a player’s perspective, which fans can never access. It’s become so popular that retired players often make podcasts for […]

Green Bay Packers fans should breathe a sigh of relief after recent roster cuts and injuries. After missing the end of training camp, Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd will open next season on the 53-man roster, avoiding the injury reserve. He will most likely play in Brazil on September 6 instead of missing the […]

Not only are the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic the best players on their teams, but they are also close friends off the court. As a result, fans have speculated that one day perhaps the two European stars might suit up for the same NBA team, but for the moment […]

Fans might think that just because a team drafts you, it means you’re set for life. However, it’s only mostly true for top-ten picks, and the lower you fall in the draft, the less likely you will make a team. For example, you’ll have to get drafted early like Anthony Richardson for the Indianapolis Colts. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ formidable defense rests heavily on the shoulders of defensive tackle Cam Heyward. However, Heyward suffered a groin injury that affected his play, leading to a subpar showing last season. With the injury and his advancing age, the 13-year defensive lineman might be thinking of passing the torch to a younger player. Enter […]

Sports media can get things wrong sometimes, and even ESPN’s SportsCenter isn’t immune to mistakes, as Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond pointed out on Tuesday. The offense came from a post made by the official SportsCenter account on X, formerly Twitter, that compared Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to Hall of Famer Ben Wallace for […]

After the blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard instantly propelled them to championship favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks flamed out in the first round for the second straight postseason in another upset. Still, injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard figured in their loss to the Indiana Pacers, but they may not have much time to figure it […]

What do NBA players do in their spare time? One answer to that question is golf: Michael Jordan famously liked golfing. Nowadays, several players golf on their off-days, and with the number of active NBA golfers today and the sheer competitiveness of athletes, they must have created some ranking of the top golfers in the […]

Workplace toxicity doesn’t just happen in white-collar jobs but professional sports teams as well. Take for example Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ripping into former coach Brian Flores during an appearance on the Dan Le Batard show, calling him a “terrible person” who put him down every chance he got. Though Brian Flores responded to […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their final preseason game 24-17 to the Detroit Lions, the team has yet to decide on whether to make quarterback Russell Wilson or Justin Fields the starter. The team could release its decision soon enough, but former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared a possible worst-case scenario for Fields. During […]

On Monday, New Balance signed Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg, adding another player to its basketball family comprising the Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray. Moreover, Flagg’s decision also earned the praises of tennis star Coco Gauff, also the defending US Open champion. The media caught up to the World […]

The story of Isaiah Thomas is another example of injuries derailing a dynamic player’s career. A right hip injury turned an MVP finalist with the Boston Celtics into an NBA journeyman, hoping to secure a long-term contract with any team that would have him. However, now, Isaiah Thomas could have his sights set on a […]

After an intense training camp and preseason, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton named Bo Nix starting quarterback heading into the new season. The 12th overall pick will make history as the first rookie quarterback to start a game for the Broncos since John Elway in 1983. While this decision didn’t sit well with Jarrett […]

After fierce competition in the preseason and training camp, the Denver Broncos have named Bo Nix starting quarterback heading into the new season. The 12th overall pick in the 2024 Draft will be the first rookie quarterback to start for the Broncos since John Elway did it in 1983. Nix’s preseason performance must have impressed […]

It’s safe to say that the Las Vegas Raiders are in flux. For instance, the Raiders cut longtime quarterback Derek Carr before the season, and after a 3-5 record, they also fired coach Josh McDaniel and GM Dave Ziegler. Then, interim head coach Antonio Pierce almost led the team to the playoffs, finishing with an […]

In many ways, the Los Angeles Lakers are perfect for LeBron James, who has had the media spotlight on him since he was 16 years old. Now, though, after the Lakers drafted his son Bronny in the 2024 draft, the younger James has to deal with extreme pressure as someone looking to escape his superstar […]

Despite their disappointing playoff finish last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are here to stay. In the offseason, the team upgraded their defense and big man play through trades and free agency. First, the Thunder signed Isaiah Hartenstein away from the New York Knicks, then they traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso. As Caruso prepares […]

Injuries are an unfortunate fact of any sport, no matter who they happen to. When Kobe Bryant injured his Achilles in 2013, everyone sensed he was never going to be the same player. Now, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic reflects on what the team could have become had Lonzo Ball not suffered a knee injury […]

Fans tend to want instant results from promising rookies in any sport, but sometimes player development is slow and incremental, with a lot of bumps along the way. For instance, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is taking a lot of bumps in the NFL preseason, particularly after joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Per reports, […]